For years, Uganda’s digital lending sector has expanded at breathtaking speed, but without the underlying visibility required to support responsible growth. Borrowers have increasingly turned to mobile money as their...
There are years when an industry grows quietly, and then there are years when it changes character. For Uganda’s insurance industry, 2025 was unmistakably a change of character. Viewed from…
Paul Kavuma, the former Chief Executive Officer of Jubilee Allianz General Insurance Uganda, has announced his move to Liberty Uganda, where he takes up the role of Country Head of…
This festive season, Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) reminded customers that banking can still feel human, warm, and personal, as it concluded its Christmas campaign dubbed “Pearl Santa.” The campaign…
Old Mutual Insurance Uganda, Uganda’s No.1 general insurer, has announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Chikovore, will step down from his role effective 31 January 2026.…
A new chapter has opened in Uganda’s insurance story. It’s one defined by ambition, scale, and a bold reimagining of what financial security can mean for millions of Ugandans. At…
Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank) has had a remarkable 2025, following a series of commendable achievements, with the most recent being the Banking Services General Banking Accolade at the 2025 Financial…
In an economy navigating shifting macroeconomic tides, NMB Bank Plc continues to tower above its peers as Tanzania’s most profitable and resilient financial institution. The lender’s 2025 third-quarter Interim Financial…
BY BONNY KOMAGUM The recent 3.2% appreciation of the Ugandan Shilling against the US dollar has become a major talking point in economic discussions across the country. Over the 12…
As the CEO of Letshego Uganda, Giles Aijukwe stands at the intersection of ambition and accountability, tasked with delivering financial growth in a sector still playing catch-up on inclusion. In this three-segment Q&A, the seasoned executive opens up about leading with conviction and building a values-based culture. What does “inclusive finance” truly mean to you, beyond the business jargon? To me, it is about dignity. It means ensuring that a market vendor in Gulu or a boda rider in Masaka has the same right to access financial solutions as a corporate professional in Kampala. It’s not charity; it’s creating systems…
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Rwanda is preparing to launch a Green Exchange Window (GEW) later this month, a dedicated platform for trading sustainable investment instruments aimed at expanding the country’s capital markets and attracting climate-focused investors. The launch will headline the upcoming 28th African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) annual conference, slated for November 28, in Kigali. The three-day conference will bring together leaders from securities exchanges, market regulators, brokers, investors, and other stakeholders from across the continent under the theme “Adapting to Global Market Shifts.” The GEW, to be operated under the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), will serve as a specialised segment for green…
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Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed Head, Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Her appointment marks a major milestone not only in her distinguished career but also in the growing presence of Ugandan professionals in senior leadership roles across Africa’s financial sector. It also underscores Standard Bank Group’s continued commitment to developing African leaders to drive the continent’s growth. Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group, said the appointment aligns with the bank’s vision to strengthen its leadership capacity and expand…
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Uganda’s green finance conversation is evolving beyond pilot projects to focus on scaling real, investable solutions. This shift was evident at the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) Dialogue Forum,…
Access Bank Plc has completed the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group for USD 109.6 million (KShs 14.2 billion), closing a deal first announced in March…
Wendi, the digital wallet developed by Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has today announced a partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing & Services (M&S) aimed at simplifying customer payments at all Total fuel stations using the…
